Earthquake Strikes Missouri
An earthquake today struck southeastern Missouri. The preliminary magnitude was 4.0, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was felt in at least nine states and caused minor damage, according to news reports. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 09:58:43 UTC
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 03:58:43 AM at epicenter
Location: 36.850°N, 89.409°W
Depth: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
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16 km (9 miles) ESE of Sikeston, Missouri
27 km (16 miles) SW of Cairo, Illinois
197 km (122 miles) NNE of Memphis, Tennessee
310 km (192 miles) SE of JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri
This page will be updated if the event proves significant.
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